Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His crest is gold and very short. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Gorbundus was born the youngest of three triplets. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears professional attire. His hair is auburn and very short. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 160 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is mildly Human supremacist, though he does not identify as such. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Slave, Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 800 gp. Obsidian (14 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp).

Description: This malnourished man prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his dagger with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His hair is auburn and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Mundane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.